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Attacking Iran Would Take How Many Planes?

Defense analyst Anthony Cordesman lays out the numbers

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 9, 2012 5:44 PM CDT

(Newser) – If Washington does bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, we're not talking about a few fighter jets speeding by for quick sorties, reports Wired. The mission would require more than 100 planes and ships—plus drones and tanker aircraft—to complete a complex mission involving...   Read full story »

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